whip scorpion in British English
noun
any nonvenomous arachnid of the order Uropygi (or Pedipalpi), typically resembling a scorpion but lacking a sting
See also vinegarroonwhip scorpion in American English
any of various tropical or subtropical arachnids (esp. order Uropygi) resembling the scorpion but having a long, whipliketail at the end of the abdomen and no sting
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